NSWOC / IIWCC - Wound Care Nurse

Stjosephhomecare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage and Travel Time

Statutory Holidays

Paid Sick Time

1 Float Day

15 Vacation Days

Extended Health Care & Dental Plan

Pension Plan

% in lieu of Benefits and Vacation for

Paid Per Hour

Additional hourly rate per Wound Care

Employee Discount Program (Perkoplis)

Job summary

St. Joseph's Home Care is seeking an experienced nurse to provide wound and continence care in clients' homes. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care, ensuring plans of care are patient-centered and outcomes-focused.

The role emphasizes teaching clients and families, maintaining accurate documentation, and participating in clinical rounds to continuously improve the program and patient experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of clinical experience (required).
• Experience in complex wound care (required).
• Experience in ostomy and/or continence care (preferred).
• Experience in Palliative Care (preferred).
• IV medication administration (required).
• Home and community care experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality wound and ostomy care in home settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver cost-effective, high-quality wound care.
• Develop and implement care plans with physicians and case managers.
• Initiate and adjust plans of care with clients and caregivers.
• Educate clients and families using adult learning principles.
• Document charting and visit verifications accurately.
• Participate in nursing case rounds and program evaluation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Team-oriented

Equity and inclusion

Continuous learning

Education

BSN or PN diploma

CNO registration

BCLS/HCP certification

Wound Care certificate

IIWCC certificate

SWAN certificate

NSWOC certificate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Type: Full Time & Part Time | Community-Based | Adult Population

About Us

At St. Joseph's Home Care, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality care and unstoppable compassion. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with complex medical needs and delivers exceptional, innovative care to clients in their own environments.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Valued member of a collaborativehealthcare team
• Flexible, community-based work environment

Benefits

• Paid Mileage and Travel Time
• Statutory Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• 1 Float Day
• 15 Vacation Days
• Extended Health Care & Dental Plan
• Pension Plan
• % in Lieu of Benefits and Vacation for Part Time
• Paid Per Hour
• Additional hourly rate per Wound Care visit
• Employee Discount Program (Perkoplis)

Position Summary

As a Wound Care / Continence Care -Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse, you’ll provide quality and compassionate wound care/continence care to individuals in their homes. Our team of Nurses are dedicated to making a difference where it matters most: at home. You'll use specialized skills to enhance the daily lives of clients, providing the specialized care that only nurses can offer. In this role, you aren't just a clinician-you are a trusted partner to families and a key collaborator in the healthcare journey to ensure safe, effective and meaningful care.

This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Utilizethe nursing process effectively, in order to provide high quality Wound and Ostomy Care for clients and/or caregivers.
• Collaboratewith the interdisciplinary health team to provide cost-effective, high-quality Wound Care, using Best Practices.
• Applycurrent knowledge and research of Wound Care Protocol to practice.
• Create, in consultation with the physician, CCAC Case Manager, collaborate with ICCP coordinators and Primary Nurse, a plan of care for patients requiring wound care in the community.
• Initiateplan of nursing care in consultation with the client and/or caregiver and modifyplan of care on an ongoing basis.
• Promotethe independence of clients and caregivers considering their needs, strengths and weaknesses.
• Utilizeavailable resources, facilitateclients/caregivers' problem solving, participation in decision making, and access to appropriate resources.
• Participate in the evaluation and refinement of the Wound Care Protocol and overall program.
• Involved in Education of other members of the SJHC team on the protocol and usage of products, providing guidance to best treatment choices
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor to include review of problems or unique issues and exchange feedback
• Participatein Bi-Weekly nursing case rounds

Operational:

• Complete pre-visit assessments and client calls (screening, home safety etc.) in keeping with established procedures
• Reviewclient medical information, medical orders and other chart information
• Engage in on-going skills training and development, ensuring knowledge base is up to date and accurate
• Develop care plans based on assessments, participating in the development of discharge plans
• Document the need for changes or adjustments to the care plan, frequency of visits, or other deviations from the pre-established requirements
• Utilize adult learning principles and establish teaching materials in order to provide health teaching to clients and families
• Complete required charting, visit verifications, an other required documentation, at the point of care and in an accurate and precise manner
• Participate in clinical policy and practice review, in collaboration with Management
• Participate in the evaluation and refinement of the Wound Care Protocol and overall program practices
• Engage in information sharing, mentoring, coaching and education of other members of the SJHC clinical care team, providing Wound Care guidance to best treatment choices
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor to include review of problems or unique issues and exchange feedback

What You Bring

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or Diploma in Practical Nursing
• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current BCLS/HCP certification
• Certificate in Wound Care (required)
  • Certificate in International Interprofessional Wound Care (IIWCC), preferred
  • Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) certificate
  • Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) certificate

Experience:

• 1–3 years of clinical experience (required)
• Experience in complex wound care (required)
• Experience in ostomy and/or continence care (preferred)
• Experience in Palliative Care (preferred)
• Experience with IV medication administration (required)
• Home and community care experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Team-oriented with a client-centered approach
• Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning

We’re Committed to Equity

St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.